Burgundy

Burgundy wine is built on two grapes: Pinot Noir, which drives the celebrated reds of the Côte de Nuits, and Chardonnay, which produces the finest whites of the Côte de Beaune. If you want wines where the variety and the place are inseparable, this is the region that set the standard everyone else chases.

Why choose Burgundy wine?

Choose Burgundy when provenance and classification matter to you. The Côte d'Or runs a strict four-tier hierarchy — regional appellations at the base, then village, premier cru, and grand cru at the top — so every bottle tells you exactly where it sits in the pecking order before you buy. That transparency is something neighbouring regions simply cannot match at the same level of granularity. Limited supply and surging worldwide demand push average prices higher than comparable French regions, so Burgundy is the right choice for a special occasion, a considered gift, or a collector building a cellar — not an everyday pour. At the table, Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits pairs beautifully with roast duck or lamb, while Chardonnay from the Côte de Beaune is the natural partner for roast chicken or creamy fish dishes. If you want wines with a clear classification pedigree and the prestige to match, our Burgundy selection starts here →

What does Chablis taste like?

Chablis is dry and medium-bodied with zesty high acidity and flavours of green apple and lemon — leaner and sharper than Côte de Beaune Chardonnay.

Is Burgundy wine good value compared with neighbours like the Rhône?

For everyday drinking the Rhône offers more. Burgundy earns its premium at premier cru and grand cru level.